To ensure that the graphics requirements are met and to get the most out of the game, Capcom Entertainment are reaching for the skies in the way they have adopted NVIDIA PhysX and APEX technologies to deliver stunning in-game physics effects.

In fact, when it ships in the fall of 2009, Dark Void will have the distinction of being the first game to use dynamic, accurate smoke effects and smoke trails for the game’s innovative jetpack, UFOs, and spaceships, all of which will be hardware-accelerated by GeForce GPUs when played on compatible desktop PCs.

Developed by Airtight Games and Capcom, Dark Void incorporates a unique vertical combat system that allows players to dangle from thousand foot drops as they take cover and drop enemies from above and below, bringing a whole new sense of vulnerability and thrill to gamers. The game’s jetpack allows players to fly with reckless abandon while performing hair-raising stunts, taking the 3D action to a whole new level.

Airtight Games is utilizing both NVIDIA PhysX and APEX technologies to deliver an inspired, interactive experience, complete with a GPU-accelerated particle system that is used extensively for weapons and debris effects.

Dark Void will be released in the fall of 2009 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and the PC, which will feature numerous GPU-accelerated PhysX effects for a truly immersive game experience.

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Glu Mobile has released another potential game you can add to your iPhone in the Cooking Star. Cooking Star is a deliciously fun set of mini-games where players get to tilt, touch, flick, tap and flip to cook up mouth-watering meals, master the menu, and become a Star Chef!

“Cooking Star is yet another example of Glu’s exceptional repertoire of original IP games and our emphasis on bringing a wide range of titles to the very best mobile platform and devices,” said Jill Braff, senior vice president, global publishing, Glu Mobile. “Our team has created a fun, casual game for iPhone and iPod touch users where you are encouraged to play with your food.”

Cooking Star is an original title and built specifically to take full advantage of the revolutionary features of iPhone and iPod touch, such as the accelerometer and innovative Multi-Touch user interface, to create a truly unique, fun and innovative game experience.

Game features include:

• A wide and varied set of cooking puzzles that get increasingly trickier as players progress
• The ability to master each mini-game to unlock real recipes and build their cookbook
• New fun and simple ways to cook that take full advantage of the innovative multi-touch user interface and accelerometer – flip kebabs, stir chowder, slice tofu, mix salad and more
• Regular updates as Glu adds additional gameplay and features

Cooking Star is available worldwide for $2.99 from Apple’s App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.

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